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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.12, 70.46 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.12, 70.46 and 35.61 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.12 : 70.46 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.12/70.46 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.12x = 70.46 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.12x = 2,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.77/51.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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